Biomechanics of Disc Degeneration
Joint Authors
Palepu, V.
Goel, Vijay K.
Kodigudla, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Disc degeneration and associated disorders are among the most debated topics in the orthopedic literature over the past few decades.
These may be attributed to interrelated mechanical, biochemical, and environmental factors.
The treatment options vary from conservative approaches to surgery, depending on the severity of degeneration and response to conservative therapies.
Spinal fusion is considered to be the “gold standard” in surgical methods till date.
However, the association of adjacent level degeneration has led to the evolution of motion preservation technologies like spinal arthroplasty and posterior dynamic stabilization systems.
These new technologies are aimed to address pain and preserve motion while maintaining a proper load sharing among various spinal elements.
This paper provides an elaborative biomechanical review of the technologies aimed to address the disc degeneration and reiterates the point that biomechanical efficacy followed by long-term clinical success will allow these nonfusion technologies as alternatives to fusion, at least in certain patient population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Palepu, V.& Kodigudla, M.& Goel, Vijay K.. 2012. Biomechanics of Disc Degeneration. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Palepu, V.…[et al.]. Biomechanics of Disc Degeneration. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-17.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Palepu, V.& Kodigudla, M.& Goel, Vijay K.. Biomechanics of Disc Degeneration. Advances in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-17.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493734